October Health – 2025 Report
Non-Binary Demographic in Canada
The leading cause of stress for non-binary individuals in Canada is often experiences of discrimination and lack of acceptance in social and workplace environments. This includes misgendering, limited access to inclusive healthcare, and challenges related to navigating policies that are typically binary-gendered. Supporting mental health in the workplace for non-binary employees by promoting inclusivity, offering training, and providing access to affirming resources (such as group sessions from October) can help reduce this stress.
How mental health affects the Non-Binary demographic differently
- Misgendering and Lack of Recognition: Frequent misgendering by colleagues and lack of appropriate pronoun use can cause significant distress.
- Workplace Policies and Facilities: Inadequate access to inclusive restrooms or dress codes can create discomfort or exclusion.
- Isolation and Lack of Role Models: Fewer visible non-binary role models and potential social isolation at work.
- Bias and Discrimination: Higher risk of subtle or overt bias affecting career development and mental well-being.
- Disclosure Stress: Anxiety around whether and how to disclose their gender identity to coworkers and management.
Offering digital group sessions through October could help foster understanding and inclusivity, reducing these stressors.
Data from October Health
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Understand the stresses and workplace challenges of your staff and provide them with the tools to protect their productivity and mental health.